How Do You Like Me Now?!
Toby Keith
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Yeah I was always the crazy one I broke into the stadium And I wrote your number on the 50 yard line You were always the perfect one And the valedictorian so Under your number I wrote "call for a good time" I only wanted to catch your attention But you overlooked me somehow Besides you had too many boyfriends to mention And I played my guitar too loud. How do you like me now? How do you like me now, Now that I'm on my way? Do you still think I'm crazy Standin' here today? I couldn't make you love me But I always dreamed about living in your radio How do you like me now? When I took off to Tennessee I heard that you made fun of me Never imagined I'd make it this far Then you married into money girl Ain't it a cruel and funny world? He took your dreams and tore them apart. He never comes home And you're always alone And your kids hear you cryin' down the hall Alarm clock starts ringin' Who could that be singin' Its me baby, with your wake up call! How do you like me now? How do you like me now, Now that I'm on my way? Do you still think I'm crazy Standin' here today? I couldn't make you love me But I always dreamed about living in your radio How do you like me now? Tell me baby I will preach on
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13 facts about this song
chart success"How Do You Like Me Now?!" by Toby Keith reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2000.
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album informationThe song also serves as the title track to Keith's 5th studio album, released in 1999.
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autobiographical aspectsKeith has stated that the song is semi-autobiographical, reflecting his own frustration with breaking into the music industry.
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songwriting background"How Do You Like Me Now?!" was co-written by Toby Keith and Chuck Cannon.
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controversyThe song faced some controversy for its reportedly cocky tone, including some negative feedback from critics and fans.
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radio station refusalSome radio stations initially refused to play the song, deeming it too controversial.
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awardsThe song earned Keith two awards at the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards; 'Song of the Year' and 'Top Male Vocalist'.
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video importanceThe music video for the song played a crucial role in its success, gaining popular airtime on Country Music Television (CMT).
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video detailsThe music video features actor Gregg Henry, who plays an older version of Toby Keith in the video. It shows Keith as a janitor at a high school reunion.
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album successAlongside the song's individual success, the "How Do You Like Me Now?!" album was certified platinum in the United States, selling over one million copies.
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charting durationThe song spent a total of five weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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international recognition"How Do You Like Me Now?!" broke into the Top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 31. A significant achievement for a country song.
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'year-end charts'Aside from weekly charts, "How Do You Like Me Now?!" was also ranked number 4 on the US Billboard Year-End Hot Country Songs in 2000.
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